Google Messages

4.6
30.5M reviews
5B+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

Google Messages is the official Google app for messaging. Google Messages is revolutionizing how a billion users connect and is powered by Rich Communication Services (RCS), the industry standard for texting that replaces SMS and MMS. With RCS, you can share high resolution photos and videos, enjoy dynamic group chats, and seamlessly connect with other RCS users including your iPhone friends.

• Rich Communication: Share high-quality photos and videos, see when friends are typing, and enjoy dynamic group chats that now seamlessly include your iPhone friends.
• Personal Touch: Make conversations uniquely yours with features like custom chat bubble colors or fun selfie gifs.
• Privacy Matters: Rest easy knowing your personal chats are protected with end-to-end encryption between Google Messages users, so no one (including Google and third parties) can read or view your messages and attachments except the person you’re messaging. Plus, enjoy advanced spam protection.
• AI-Powered Messaging: Craft the perfect message with Magic Compose suggestions and our latest AI features.
• Seamless Across Devices: Start a chat on your phone and continue it effortlessly on your tablet or computer. The app is also available on Wear OS.

Google Messages is more than just messaging; it's a richer, safer, and more expressive way to connect.

App is also available on Wear OS. Availability of RCS varies by region and carrier and a data plan may be required. Availability of features varies by market and device and sign up for beta testing may be required.
Updated on
Jul 17, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Location, Personal info, and Device or other IDs
This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and 8 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.6
30.2M reviews
Susan DeMark
July 10, 2025
Mostly, Google RCS Messages works well on my Samsung. However, as of yesterday, I started to receive messages in which the image or video someone sends won't load. I tried multiple fixes. I still can't access the video or the images. If I uninstall/reinstall, I am concerned I will lose messages, though I believe they are stored as data on the phone.
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Google LLC
July 10, 2025
Hi, Susan. Please see our troubleshooting article which has helpful tips to solve most common issues: http://goo.gle/2OryNHm. If you are still experiencing issues, please submit feedback within the Messages app by tapping the three dot menu in the top right corner - Help & Feedback - Send Feedback. Thank you!
Emily Milla
July 9, 2025
Disappointed with Google messages but prior app is no longer avail. In July '25 new issue where about 1/4 of photos I get won't download. Inconsistent notifications. Low limit on pinned messages. (Around 30 on Samsung Messages & now 10 on Google.) I also have to either delete ALL messages in a thread or click every individual message I want to delete. Usually, I would select all, quickly scroll & uncheck a few to keep, and delete the rest. Now, it takes forever without a "select all" option.
258 people found this review helpful
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Google LLC
November 5, 2024
Hi, Emily. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We're sorry to hear that. We'll pass this along to the team so they can continue iterating on your feedback to make Messages even better. We ask that you submit feedback within the Messages app by clicking the Menu > Help and Feedback > Send Feedback.
Toni Danchik
June 27, 2025
I'm having the same issues as other have stated with google messages not working properly. blank screens, pictures won't attached. it's terrible. i will uninstall and reinstall, but I also absolutely hate the new way of attaching pictures. Much more difficult to use, labor intensive, the pictures sometimes scroll by super fast, sometimes you can't get to all of them. Please put it back to the way it was. It's super frustrating
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Google LLC
June 27, 2025
Hi, Toni. Can you try to uninstall and reinstall the Messages app itself? Open the Play Store app > search Messages app > Uninstall > Reinstall/Update.